Poor Trees

Well I am sad to report that trees had to be taken down here at the farm. The first set of trees had to go so that the driveway could be constructed. The second tree fell yesterday as it was lop sided and Mark was worried it would eventually fall over and land on the house. Since the house is currently a figment of our imagination we thought now would be a good time for the tree to go.
Now for the good news! We have a purpose for the fallen trees and no it isn't as fireplace fuel, as one is oak and the others are black walnut trees and we have access to a saw mill this weekend the plan is to some how magically transport tree trunks that most likely weigh more than my Nissan, 20 miles to the saw to be cut into manageable pieces. We are hoping to get a walnut fireplace mantle and maybe enough to do a walnut kitchen island countertop. The dream would be to have enough oak to do the floors but I may be hallucinating as to how much tree verses flooring you can get but since it is my rich fantasy life I am sticking with flooring.
So while you are thinking of all the amazing wood things that can be built here is a picture of Mark on the oak stump

As The Farm Turns

Ten years ago when I picked out the house that we are currently living in it was an older home and it had a problem or two. After seeing the narrow driveway and experiencing a plumbing problem or two Mark informed me I had purchased a money pit. In a huff I told him fine he could pick out the next house! Ummm that might be happening now. As much as I want a tiny house 1000 square foot or less it seems that he has found his dream house and it resides in the form of a log cabin complete with a loft and screened in porch fireplace and a deck coming in at 1600 square feet.  Here is the link if you would like to see it in all its glory.http://www.blueridgeloghome.com/emerson.html We have a meeting with them on Monday the 15th of October.

Here is the latest construction news: We have water! the well was put in a month ago and pumps out 45 gallons per minute, the septic system is in and the driveway has been installed far enough into the property to satisfy VDOT. So here are a few pictures that are not very impressive however we do need water and a place to go potty. Plus some trees have to come down and that is happening slowly but surly, two trees down five to go. I have transplanted some hostas and herbs which I am sure the deer will eat and stomping around found a wild rose which I will move and hope it grows and blooms. We can save an oak tree and some honey locusts as well as several cedar trees. No goats or chickens yet but the dogs love running around while we putter. Log cabin and tree trimming new to follow.